ASUS X542UQ BIOS (REV 2.1, clean ME)
File details
| Type | BIOS |
|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS |
| Model | X542UQ |
| Revision | 2.1 |
| Device | Laptop |
| Format | RAR |
| Size | 5.4 MB |
| Marks | clean ME, tested by uploader |
| Added | August 27, 2022 |
| Updated | |
| Original file name | ASUS_X542UQ_REV_2_1_CPU_I3_INTEL_HD_VGA_WORKING_BIOS_CLR_ME_REGION.rar |
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Description
ASUS X542UQ REV 2.1 CPU I3 INTEL HD VGA WORKING BIOS CLR ME REGION WORKING BIOS BIOS dump for the ASUS X542UQ laptop, revision 2.1, supplied as a RAR archive of about 5.4 MB with the Intel ME region cleaned. The uploader marked it as tested. Technicians use a BIOS dump like this to reprogram the SPI flash chip with a programmer after a corrupted BIOS or a failed update. Confirm that the board number and revision on your motherboard match 2.1 before flashing, and read out and save the original chip contents first so you can restore them if needed.
For the ASUS X542UQ the catalog also has 4 boardview files and 10 BIOS dumps.
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Questions about this file
How do I flash this BIOS dump?
Write it to the SPI flash chip with a programmer such as the CH341A and a SOIC8 clip. Read and keep the original contents first, and check that the chip size matches the dump.
Will this BIOS work on my board?
Only if the board number and revision match: ASUS X542UQ. Dumps from a different board or revision can leave the board dead.
What does “clean ME” mean?
The Intel ME region in the dump has been reset, so it can be used on another board of the same model. Keep your original dump and transfer serial numbers if needed.